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END SEARCH does not work. | • The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without |
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Smooth interval recording stops/ | cThe video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional). |
[Smooth interval rec discontinued | cTry again from the beginning. |
due to error.] appears and recording | cUse a Sony mini DV cassette. |
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If you are playing back the pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” section. (p. 118)
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cTurn up the volume. (p. 50)
cOn the (STANDARD SET) menu, adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately. (p. 85)
cWhen you are using an S video plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected as well. (p. 60)
The sound breaks off. | cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 133) | ||
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Cannot perform the Date search with | cUse a cassette with Cassette Memory. (p. 126) | ||
the recording date displayed on the | cSet [ | SEARCH] to [ON] in the | (EDIT/PLAY) menu. (p. 81) |
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Troubleshooting
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